Finding Aids - Subject Guides
Materials of enduring historic value to the University are arranged in Record Group series. Items such as minutes of meetings, newsletters, photographs, and papers of faculty can be found within a given series. The Archives also include biographical, buildings and grounds, and special subject files. All of the documents fall within a specific RECORD GROUP (RG), which are based on a numerical and hierarchical system.
RG00, University, General Records- Catalogs and Bulletins, 1871-present
- Commencement Programs, 1871-present
- Schedule of Classes, 18??-present
- Staff/Student Rosters, 1890-1999
- Telephone Directories, 1925-present
- University Histories, 1869-1968 1
- Agendas
- Meeting Minutes, 1869-present
- Papers, 1870-1943
- Regent Records (by name) Champion S. Chase, 1869-1873 C.Y. Thompson, 1914-1970
- Correspondence, 1870-1943
- Contracts, 1930-1968
- Records, Correspondence, Speeches, 1968-2005
- Clifford M. Hardin, 1968-1969
- Durward B. Varner, 1970-1977
- Ronald Roskens, 1977-1989
- Martin A. Massengale, 1989-1994
- L. Dennis Smith, 1994-2004
- Agendas
- Minutes of meetings, 1894-2007
- Correspondence, 1894-1996
- Committee minutes and reports, 1899-2000
- Papers, Correspondence, Speeches, 1871-1991
- Allen R. Benton, 1871-1876
- Edmund B. Fairfield, 1876-September, 1882
- Irving J. Manatt, January 1884-July 1888
- Charles E. Bessey, 1888-1891, 1899-1900 (interim)
- James H. Canfield, 1891-1895
- George E. MacLean, 1895-1899
- E. Benjamin Andrews, 1900-December 1908
- Samuel Avery, 1909-1927
- Edgar A. Burnett, 1927-1938
- Chauncey S. Boucher, 1938-1946
- C.S. Boucher, Speeches
- C.S. Boucher, Correspondence
- C.S. Boucher, Subject Correspondence
- Reuben G. Gustavson, 1946-1953
- John R. Selleck, 1953-1954 (interim)
- Clifford M. Hardin, 1954-1968
- Merk Hobson, 1969
- Joseph Soshnik, 1969-1971
- C. Peter Magrath, 1971-1972 (interim)
- James Zumberge, 1972-1975
- Adam C. Breckenridge, 1975-1976 (interim)
- Roy Young, 1976-1980
- Robert Rutford, 1980-1981 (interim)
- Martin A. Massengale, 1981-1991
- John W. Goebel, 1991-1992 (interim)
- Graham B. Spanier, 1992-1995
- James Moeser, 1996-2000
- Correspondence, 1957-1971
- Publications
- Graduate council minutes, 1910 1964
- Child Welfare Training Program, 1930-1937
- Human Resources Research Foundation
- High School Equivalency Program (HEP), 1972
- Correspondence, 1905-1975
- Publications, 1921-present
- Department of Agricultural Economics, 1911-present
- Department of Agricultural Leadership Education and Communication
- Department of Agronomy and Horticulture,1902-present
- Department of Animal Science,1931-present
- Department of Biochemistry
- Department of Food Science and Technology
- Center for Grassland Studies
- Department of Entomology, 1856-1988
- Department of Biological Systems Engineering, 1920-present
- Department of Plant Pathology
- Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- School of Natural Resources
There were several name changes for this college, records may also be found under the title Home Economics. The college changed its name in 2003 and records for the College of Education and Human Sciences can be located under RG37.
- Correspondence, publications, 1898-1999
- Faculty Papers, 1928-1981
- Department of Education and Family Resources
- Department of Food and Nutrition
- Department of Human Development and the Family
- Department of Textiles, Clothing, and Design
- Agricultural Experiment Station, Correpondence Records
- Chemurgy Department
- Agricultural Chemistry
- State Entomologist
- Plant Pathology
- University Farm
- Agronomy
- Scotts Bluff Experiment Station, 1943-1973
- Field Laboratory, Wahoo, NE (Mead)
- North Platte Station, 1904-1970
- U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center
- High Plains Agricultural Lab (Sidney, NE.)
- Box Butte Experimental Station
- Northeast Experiment Station in Concord
- Panhandle Station
- Correspondence, department records, 1913-1990
- Publications, 1956-2003
- Director records, 1902-1968
- 4-H; Pest Management
- Nebraska County Agricultural Agents Association
- Radio Programs, Department of Agriculture Communications, 1975
- Agriculture
- Crop Management
- Plants of Nebraska
- Correspondence, publications, 1971-present
- Department records, 1907-present
- Faculty papers, 1865-2000
- Actuarial Science
- African & African American Studies
- Art (see also RG13)
- Asian Studies
- Anthropology, 1933-1996
- Astronomy, 1900-1929
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences, 1959-1996
- Botany, 1865-1971
- Chemistry, 1913-1991
- Classics & Religious Studies, 1964-1997
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science & Engineering
- English, 1870-present
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Geography, 1930-1990
- Geology, 1891-2000
- History, 1880-2000
- International Studies
- Judaic Studies
- Latino & Latin American Studies
- Mathematics
- Medieval & Renaissance Studies
- Microbiology, 1931-1972 (see also RG12)
- Modern Languages & Literatures, 1947-present
- Native American Studies
- Philosophy, 1889-1979
- Physics & Astronomy, 1924-1981
- Physiology, 1950-1968 (see also RG12)
- Political Science, 1899-1982
- Psychology
- Speech and Dramatic Arts, 1915-1972 (see also RG13)
- Sociology, 1884-1981
- School of Natural Resource Sciences
- Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
- Statistics
- Theatre Arts (see also RG13)
- Women's and Gender Studies, 1994-present
- Zoology, 1925-1986
The name of this college changed several times and so includes records created under former titles, including the School of Music, the School of Music and Fine Arts, and the School of Fine and Performing Arts.
- Correspondence, publications, 1908-1969
- Department records, 1903-1991
- Faculty papers
- Art and Art History
- School of Music
- Theatre Arts
- Nebraska Repertory Theatre
- Nebraska Young Artist Awards
- Arts Are Basic
- Ross Media Arts Center
- The Lentz Center for Asian Culture
- Great Plains Art Museum
This college was formerly called the School of Journalism. All records created under both titles are found within this RG.
- Publications, department records, 1923-1937
- Advertising
- Broadcasting
- News-Editorial
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1925-present
- Faculty papers
- Accountancy
- Actuarial Science
- Agribusiness
- Business Administration
- Economics; Finance
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Study Abroad
- J.D. Edwards Honors Program
- Gallup Leadership Institute
- Center for Entrepreneurship
- UNL-IBM Global Innovation Hub
- Publications, department records
- Adult Restorative Dentistry
- Dental Hygiene
- Endodontics
- Oral biology
- Diagnosis
- Oral Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Pedontics
- Preventive and Community Health
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1969-present
- Faculty papers
- Architectural Engineering
- Biological Systems Engineering
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Computer & Electronics Engineering
- Construction Management
- Construction Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Industrial & Management Systems
- Mechanical Engineering
- Correspondence, publications, department records
- Individual professor's papers, 1950-2005
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Community and Regional Planning
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1892 present
- Faculty papers, 1945-1963
Current records are kept at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Archives
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1883 present
- Faculty papers, 1898 1909
- University Hospital
- Eugene C. Eppley Institute Cancer
- Children's Rehabilitation Institute
- Anatomy; Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Medical Microbiology
- Medical Jurisprudence
- Psychiatry
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- School of Medical Technology
- Division of Radiologic Technology
- Division of Physical Therapy
- Division of Physician's Assistant Education
- Pathology
- Publications, department records, 1915-1958
- Histories, 1954-1965
- Correspondence, 1932-1972
- Publications, department records, 1908 1927
- Faculty papers, 1935-1968
- Correspondence, publications, 1914-1971
- Department records, 1926-1984
- Faculty papers, 1911-1991
- Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology and Measurements, 1913-1982
- Educational Services
- Elementary Education
- History and Philosophy of Education, 1917-1978
- Industrial Arts
- Physical Education and Intramural Sports for Men
- Physical Education for Women, 1880-1991
- Secondary Education/Curriculum and Instruction, 1895 1963
- Department of Adult and Continuing Education, 1944-1987
- Department of Physical Education and Recreation
- School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
- Teaching and Learning Center
- Nebraska Coordinating Unit for Vocational Education
- Nebraska Citizenship Educational Project
- International Teacher Development Program
- Nebraska Community Education Project; Nebraska Air Age Education Division
- Teachers College High School, 1913 1967
- Speech Pathology and Audiology Department
- Nebraska Career Information Systems
- Publications, 1921-1975
- Department records, 1936-1974
- Life Long Learning/Evening Program
- Bureau of Audio visual information Instructional Media Center Mediated Instruction
- Nebraska Center for Continuing Education
- Nebraska Alcohol and Highway Safety Project
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1907-1909
- Reviews, reports
- Publications, department records
- Publications, department records
- Transcripts/permanent records, 1871-1975
- Enrollment statistics, 1871-1980
- Grade rosters
- Correspondence, publications, 1890-present
- Department records, 1953-1970
- Vice-Chancellor records, 1937-1969
- Director of Business and Finance
- Business Manager
- Comptroller, 1890-1966
- Accounting Office
- Bursar's office
- Veterans Affairs Office
- Landscape Services
- Budget and systems planning director
- Special Business Services
- University Police
- Correspondence, publications, department records
- Faculty papers, 1938-1968
- Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
- Director of Minority Affairs, 1981
- Admissions
- Campus Recreation
- Career Services
- Greek Affairs
- Housing
- TRIO Programs
- Nebraska Unions
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Services for Students with Disabilities
- Student Involvement
- Student Judicial Affairs
- University Health Center
- Publications, department records, committee reports
- Correspondence, publications, 1900-1996
- Department records, 1900-present
- Committee minutes and reports, 1945-present
- Publications, department records, 1891-present
- Faculty papers, 1889-1938
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1880-1950
- Faculty papers
- Army ROTC, 1880-1915
- Navy ROTC
- Airforce ROTC, 1944
- University of Nebraska ROTC Band
- The Pershing Rifles
- Cadence Countesses
- Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP), WWII, 1943-1945
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1942-1996
- Publications, department records
- Faculty papers
- Individual professor's papers
- Nebraska Geological Survey
- Nebraska Water Resources Research Institutions
- Nebraska Remote Sensing Center
- Conservation Survey
- Publications, department records, 1953-1997
- Correspondence, 2003-present
- Publications, 2003-present
- Department records, 2003-present
- Educational Administration, 2003-present
- Educational Psychology, 2003-present
- Child, Youth and Family Studies, 2003-present
- Nutrition and Health Services, 2003-present
- Special Education and Communication Disorders, 2003-present
- Textiles, Clothing and Design, 2003-present
- Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education, 2003-present
- Student government, 1911-1992
- Student organizations, 1871-present
- Newspapers, 1871-present
- Yearbooks, 1883-2001
- Student publications, 1891-present
- Publications, programs, 1907-present
- Media guides
- Newsletters
- Scrapbooks, 1960-1975
- Histories
- Athletic Board
- Football
- Basketball
- Track and Field
- Swimming and Diving
- Wrestling
- Cross Country
- Baseball
- Gymnastics
- Golf
- Rowing
- Fencing
- Bowling
- Chess
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Field Hockey
- Soccer
- Rifle Team
- Correspondence, department records, publications, 1899-2004
- Publications, department records, minutes, reports
- Correspondence, department records, 1965-1990
- Publications, 1966-1998
- Correspondence, publications, department records, 1955-present
- Biography/Bibliography files
- Building and Grounds files
- Special Subject files
- Correspondence, 1948-1987
- Minutes, 1963-1988
- Reports, 1962-1987
- Correspondence, publications, records
- Nebraska Art Association, 1906-present
Records for this collection are also under the former title, Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Office
- Publications, department records
- Programs and brochures, 1987-present
- Correspondence, publications, department records
RG59, Nebraska Legislative Reference Bureau
RG60, State University of Nebraska (SUN)
RG63, Vice Chancellor for Research
RG64, Extended Education and Outreach
RG100, University of Nebraska-Omaha
Subject Guides
- Agriculture
- Ethnic American Collections
- Folklore and Folk Arts
- French Revolutionary War Materials
- Great Plains History and Literature
- Natural History and the Sciences Railroads (U.S.)
- Quilts, Quiltmakers, Quilt History
- Russian History
- Social Sciences
- United States Military and Wartime History
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Archives

